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Tenstorrent

GCC Compiler Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$100K - $500K/yr

We are seeking a GCC Compiler Engineer to design, develop, and optimize compilers for next-generation RISC-V and AI compute architectures. You will work across hardware and software teams to improve ...

Datapelago

Sr. Compiler Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

Senior Compiler Engineer Mountain View, CA About DataPelago: DataPelago is at the forefront of revolutionizing data processing for traditional analytics and cutting-edge GenAI preprocessing. We are ...

The Mathworks

Compiler Engineer LLVM

Natick, MA · On-site

$112K - $144K/yr

Our optimizing compiler is actively developed by an elite team of talented programming language and compiler experts. We are seeking a skilled compiler engineer with industrial-strength software ...

Ventana Micro Systems

Compiler Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$105K - $260K/yr

Compiler Engineer Status: Full time with immediate start Qualifications Required: * 12+ years of software development and debugging with C/C++ * Strong background in compiler theory, algorithms, and ...

Nvidia

Senior Compiler Engineer - Backend

Austin, TX · On-site

This team is comprised of worldwide leading compiler engineering experts who provide leading edge performance and capabilities for NVIDIA's current and future complex parallel SIMT architectures.

Nvidia

Senior Compiler Engineer Infrastructure

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$107K - $146K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Compiler Infrastructure Engineer to join our Compute Compiler Team, with a primary focus on aligning NVIDIA's compiler codebases with open-source ecosystems and ...

NVIDIA

Senior Fortran Compiler Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

NVIDIA's HPC compiler group is seeking a Fortran compiler developer to contribute to the development of a high-performance optimizing compiler. The role involves solving complex problems at the ...

Ventana Micro Systems

Compiler Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$105K - $260K/yr

Compiler Engineer Status: Full time with immediate start Qualifications Required: * 12+ years of software development and debugging with C/C++ * Strong background in compiler theory, algorithms, and ...

Apple

Machine Learning Compiler Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

As a Machine Learning Compiler Engineer on the Apple Neural Engine (ANE) team, you'll work to bring high-performance, low-power AI solutions to life on iconic Apple products like the Vision Pro ...

Apple

Machine Learning Compiler Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

As a Machine Learning Compiler Engineer on the Apple Neural Engine (ANE) team, you'll work to bring high-performance, low-power AI solutions to life on iconic Apple products like the Vision Pro ...

Apple

Machine Learning Compiler Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$184K - $324K/yr

As a Machine Learning Compiler Engineer on the Apple Neural Engine (ANE) team, you'll work to bring high-performance, low-power AI solutions to life on iconic Apple products like the Vision Pro ...

Nvidia

Senior Compiler Engineer - AI

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$143K - $189K/yr

We are seeking an AI Compiler Engineer with deep expertise in compiler technologies to join our team. The ideal candidate brings broad experience across machine learning, including reinforcement ...

EnCharge AI

AI Compiler Engineer

$195K - $265K/yr

About the Role EnCharge AI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI Compiler Engineer to spearhead the efforts in developing and optimizing graph compilers tailored to cutting-edge AI and ML ...

Nvidia

Senior Compiler Engineer - AI

Redmond, WA · On-site

$137K - $180K/yr

We are seeking an AI Compiler Engineer with deep expertise in compiler technologies to join our team. The ideal candidate brings broad experience across machine learning, including reinforcement ...

Nvidia

Senior Compiler Engineer - AI

Austin, TX

$121K - $160K/yr

We are seeking an AI Compiler Engineer with deep expertise in compiler technologies to join our team. The ideal candidate brings broad experience across machine learning, including reinforcement ...

Neurophos

Staff Compiler Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

The Staff Compiler Engineer will lead the development of compilers for their novel LLM accelerator architecture, bridging high-level AI workloads with custom hardware to enhance performance.

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How much do compiler engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for compiler engineer in the United States is $89,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Compiler Engineer?

A typical day for a Compiler Engineer involves designing, implementing, and testing components of compilers or code analysis tools. You may work on optimizing code generation, fixing bugs, improving language support for modern hardware, or collaborating with other software engineers to integrate compilers into build systems and development environments. Compiler Engineers often review code, write technical documentation, and participate in design discussions with team members. This role requires a blend of independent research and active teamwork to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver reliable, high-performance software.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Compiler Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Compiler Engineer, you need a solid background in computer science, strong skills in programming languages such as C/C++, deep knowledge of compiler theory, and experience with code optimization or language design. Familiarity with build systems, LLVM or GCC toolchains, and source control systems is commonly required, and certifications such as a relevant computer science degree may be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration and communication skills help set top candidates apart. These skills are essential for building robust, efficient compilers and collaborating effectively within software engineering teams.

What does a Compiler Engineer do?

A Compiler Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes compilers, which are programs that translate high-level programming languages into machine code. They work on improving performance, ensuring efficient code generation, and implementing language features. Their role often involves working with hardware architectures, debugging complex issues, and enhancing compiler optimizations for speed and efficiency.

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GCC Compiler Engineer

Tenstorrent

Austin, TX • On-site

$100K - $500K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.
We are seeking a GCC Compiler Engineer to design, develop, and optimize compilers for next-generation RISC-V and AI compute architectures. You will work across hardware and software teams to improve performance, programmability, and integration of our custom toolchains into real applications. This role is fully hands-on and central to how developers interact with Tenstorrent hardware across both traditional compute and advanced machine learning workloads.
This role isHybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, or Toronto, ON.
We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.
Who You Are
  • Experienced compiler engineer with deep knowledge of GCC and LLVM internals, comfortable optimizing for custom hardware targets.
  • Strong C/C++ developer with a solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and performance analysis.
  • Collaborative and analytical, able to work across hardware and software domains to deliver efficient, high-performance toolchains.
  • Passionate about enabling breakthrough compute architectures through compiler innovation and software-hardware co-design.

What We Need
  • Design, develop, and optimize GCC and/or LLVM compilers for Tenstorrent's custom RISC-V hardware and AI vector engines.
  • Contribute to the co-design of Tenstorrent's hardware and software stack to maximize performance and programmability.
  • Benchmark, analyze, and tune performance of core applications across RISC-V and AI software environments.
  • Collaborate with ML engineers to identify and implement compiler support for emerging AI workloads and frameworks.

What You'll Learn
  • How compiler design directly impacts the performance and efficiency of next-generation RISC-V and AI architectures.
  • Advanced techniques in hardware-software co-optimization and compiler-driven performance tuning.
  • Integration of custom compilers with leading ML frameworks and runtime environments.
  • The end-to-end toolchain flow that enables Tenstorrent's scalable, high-performance AI compute systems.

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.
Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.

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